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<B>AVOID THE FIRE:</B> If you are caught in a veld fire, these tips can be the difference between life and death.
<B>AVOID THE FIRE:</B> If you are caught in a veld fire, these tips can be the difference between life and death.

Cape Town - As dry conditions prevail in parts of South Africa, water restrictions are enforced and temperatures rise so does the risk of veld fires.

Drivers who are caught in the smoke of a veld fire are at risk of a crash due to limited visibility. The best way to avoid becoming a statistic in this situation is to be prepared and learn how to react if you are caught in a fire.

Confrontation with a veld fire

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